CHAPTER 17 – Fire Attack, Fire Officer NFPA 1021 - Jones & Bartlett (Third Edition) Flashcards
1
Q
- What is the key to using an authoritative style of leadership effectively?
A) Projecting an overwhelming “command presence” that brooks no opposition
B) Giving orders only after beginning the activity being ordered
C) Developing the trust and confidence of the subordinates before the incident
D) Consistent application of the “red-hot stove rule”
A
Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 344
2
Q
- What is a primary product of a strong emphasis on SOPs?
A) Reduced reflex time
B) Strong leadership
C) Reduced supervisory load
D) Operational efficiency
A
Answer: D
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.2.1 Page: 344
3
Q
- What allows Fire Officers to be able to predict where the fire is burning and where it will spread?
A) The hot lap
B) Forcible entry
C) Knowledge of fire behavior
D) Familiarity with the specific structure
A
Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345
4
Q
- What does churning smoke indicate?
A) High organic fuel content
B) Ventilation-controlled fire
C) High heat-release rate
D) Fuel-controlled fire
A
Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345
5
Q
- Fire development in modern structures is -limited.
A) fuel
B) temperature
C) time
D) ventilation
A
Answer: D
Level: I/II
6
Q
- What is the end result of a good size-up?
A) Good tactical execution
B) An effective incident action plan
C) Unity of command
D) An incident command staff
A
Answer: B
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 345
7
Q
- Which strategy would an Incident Commander select when he or she believes the benefits of controlling and extinguishing the fire outweigh the risks to fire fighters?
A) Transitional
B) Combination
C) Offensive
D) Defensive
A
Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 347
8
Q
- Compared to legacy dwellings, modern structures .
A) have greater compartmentalization
B) have a lower heat-release rate
C) have a shorter time to flashover
D) are less sensitive to changes in flow path
A
Answer: C
Level: I/II
NFPA Line Item: N/A Page: 342
9
Q
- What are the two major components of the incident action plan?
A) Risk and analysis
B) Tactics and strategies
C) Staffing and fire conditions
D) Resources and fire flow requirements
A
Answer: B
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 4.6.2
Page: 348
10
Q
- Which incident priority takes precedence over the others?
A) Property conservation
B) Incident stabilization
C) Life safety
D) Fire attack
A
Answer: C
Level: I
NFPA Line Item: 4.6.1, 4.6.2
Page: 348
11
Q
- On what basis does the Incident Commander assign resources when tasks outnumber available resources?
A) Risk–benefit analysis
B) Tactical priorities and available resources
C) Tasks and conditions
D) Strategies and tactics
A
Answer: B
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.6.1 Page: 353
12
Q
- Which resource can a Fire Officer consult to determine evacuation distances?
A) Fire Protection Handbook
B) NFPA Handbook
C) NIOSH Handbook
D) Emergency Response Guidebook
A
Answer: D
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.6.1 Page: 354
13
Q
- In which type of building do the majority of civilian deaths occur?
A) Shopping malls
B) High-rise apartments
C) Multiple-family dwellings
D) Single-family dwellings
A
Answer: D
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.6.1 Page: 354
14
Q
- How do cathedral ceilings affect firefighting operations?
A) They make it harder to open the ceiling to check for fire extension.
B) They are more prone to self-ventilation.
C) They increase heat build-up.
D) They are more prone to collapse.
A
Answer: A
Level: II
NFPA Line Item: 5.6.1 Page: 354
